How to install Signal for Ubuntu 24.04 & 22.04

Hello, you can download Signal for Ubuntu and enjoy one of the most secure and user-friendly messaging apps on your Linux system.

With so many people working remotely these days, having a secure messaging platform is crucial. Signal for desktop might be the right choice for you or your company. Here at Oxavi Group Inc, we use Signal for private discussions because of its strong encryption and free access.

If you’re looking for a fast, secure, and easy-to-use messaging app, Signal is worth a try. Let us know what you think in the comments.

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How to install Signal on Ubuntu

o install Signal on your Ubuntu system, follow these simple steps:

Choose where you want to download Signal from:
- 🐧 Download from Snapcraft (Snap package)
- 📦 Download from Flathub (Flatpak package)
Once downloaded, follow the provided installation instructions for your chosen format. After installation, launch Signal from your applications menu and start using it.

How to Install Signal Using the Command Line

Open your terminal.
To install Signal via Snap, use the following command:
```
sudo snap install signal-desktop
```
Alternatively, to install Signal via Flatpak, use this command:
```
flatpak install flathub org.signal.Signal
```
Once installed, you can launch Signal from your applications menu or by typing:
```
signal-desktop
```

What Is Signal About?

Signal is a private messenger for Windows, Mac, and Linux systems like Ubuntu, Linux Mint and other Debian based Linux operating systems. Signal allows you to send high-quality group, text, voice, video, document, and picture messages anywhere in the world without SMS or MMS fees, much like it’s “rival” WhatsApp.

Signal Features:

Say Anything: Send high-quality group texts, voice, video, documents, and pictures worldwide without SMS or MMS fees.
Speak Freely: Enjoy clear voice and video calls, no matter the distance.
Stay Private: End-to-end encryption ensures that messages and calls are secure and private.
Control Time: Use disappearing messages to keep your chat history clean. Set different time intervals for each conversation.
Free for Everyone: Open Source and ad-free, Signal is supported by grants and donations, focusing solely on user privacy and experience.